Cities in the Valley

Like many areas in the country, Phoenix and the Valley are striving to “go green”. First, some interesting facts: In the United States, buildings account for: 72 percent of electricity consumption. 39 percent of energy use. 40 percent of raw materials use. 30 percent of waste output. 14 percent of potable water consumption. Source: U.S. […]

A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that older adults feel younger out west. Fully 78% of adults ages 65 and older who live in the West say they don’t feel old, compared with 67% of older adults who live in the rest of the country. Not that we’re tooting our own horn […]

MAG (Maricopa Association of Government) panel releases funds for Valley highway projects April, 2009 Topping the list was an I-10 expansion project between Sarival Avenue and Verrado Way in the southwest Valley. The $43.2 million project is expected to create 520 jobs and ease congestion in the growing district. Buckeye spokesman Bob Bushner said his […]